| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Jason Kenney, Secretary of State (Multiculturalism and Canadian Identity), on behalf of the Honourable David Emerson, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will represent Canada at the Croatia Summit 2008 - Security, Development, Prosperity from July 4 to 5 in Dubrovnik.
| Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | news releases
The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, today released details of consultations on Canada's immigration priorities, following the passage of changes to Canada's immigration legislation under Budget Bill C-50.
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable David Emerson, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today welcomed the action of the Government of Colombia resulting in the rescue of 15 hostages, including former presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt. The hostages had been held by the rebel Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC).
| Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions | news releases
Acting on behalf of the Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of Labour and Minister of Canada Economic Development, the Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Secretary of State (Agriculture), today announced that La Chemise Perfection (2007) Inc. has been granted $220,500 in repayable funding under the Community Economic Diversification Initiative - Vitality (CEDI-Vitality) to acquire equipment, raise productivity, expand into new markets and hire an organizational development consultant. This project will generate investments of $3.8 million in the du Granit Regional County Municipality (RCM).
| Transport Canada | news releases
OTTAWA - Proposed amendments to the Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations, which improve safety and protect the environment by restricting vessel navigation, were announced today by the Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities.
| Global Affairs Canada | media advisories
On Friday, July 4, 2008, the Canadian Civilian Police Contingent Commander in Kandahar Province, Superintendent Joe McAllistar, will provide an on-record overview of Canada's police training, mentoring, and infrastructure and equipment support activities in Afghanistan. This will be done via teleconference from Kandahar.
| Canadian Food Inspection Agency | news releases
The weedy plant species Giant Foxtail (Setaria faberi) is currently listed as a Class 1 Prohibited Noxious species in the federal Weed Seeds Order of the Seeds Act.
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
The Consular Affairs Bureau of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada publishes information on safety and security conditions abroad. Following is a list of changes made to Current Issues and Travel Reports released in the last 24 hours. This list is subject to change. Please visit www.voyage.gc.ca for further information
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
Senior government officials will hold a technical briefing on the G8 summit and Prime Minister Harper's upcoming official visit to Japan, on Wednesday, July 2, 2008, and will be available to respond to questions.
| Service Canada | news releases
Parksville residents will gain valuable experience in the construction trades through a federal funding agreement with the Community Fisheries Development Centre (CFDC). James Lunney, Member of Parliament for Nanaimo-Alberni, made the announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Monte Solberg, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development.
